| Good afternoon, Chicago. Lawyers in the politically charged “Broadview Six” conspiracy case filed a motion today demanding any communications from top Trump administration officials — including White House chief of staff Susie Wiles — that could show an effort to influence the bringing of charges in Chicago. The explosive filing alleges the Trump administration “has a demonstrated
track record of using indictments as a way to silence its critics” and that the president himself has “repeatedly and openly taken steps to improper(ly) bend the Department of Justice toward his personal and political interests.” Here’s what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit chicagotribune.com/latest-headlines and sign up to get our alerts on all your devices. Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Horoscopes | Puzzles & Games | Today in History news The Lincoln Stone Quarry, where coal ash was dumped for decades, near the Des Plaines River on March 11, 2026, in Joliet. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency denied Midwest Generation’s application to clean up more than 3 million tons of toxic coal ash in Joliet earlier this week, saying the company’s proposal was “insufficient.” More top news stories: business Lurie Children’s Hospital hopes to build a new hospital in Downers Grove on land near the intersection of I-88 and I-355. (Clayco) The new facility would be Lurie’s first hospital with inpatient beds outside of its main location in Streeterville. More top business stories: sports Cubs fans stand near the outfield while watching a spring training game against the White Sox at Sloan Park on Feb. 20, 2026 in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) Extreme temperatures are forcing changes to the Chicago Cubs’ upcoming Cactus League schedule. More top sports stories: eat. watch. do. “Every Brilliant Thing” on Broadway starring Daniel Radcliffe at the Hudson Theatre in New York. (Matthew Murphy) If there were a Tony Award on offer for Broadway’s Most Interactive Star, Daniel Radcliffe would be a shoo-in, even at this early juncture of the spring season. More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories: nation & world A pedestrian holds a cloud themed umbrella under a sunny day next to Los Angeles City Hall in Los Angeles, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) Nearly every part of the United States is getting walloped by wild weather or just about to be. More top stories from around the world: | 
